I'm passionate about helping and serving people in ways that make a meaningful difference in their lives. I grew up in a small town in Michigan working in the family Auction business where my Dad taught me the value of hard work and everything I've come to believe about life. We all juggle a lot of balls in life, you have to know which ones are made of rubber and which ones are made of glass. Just make sure you're focused on the right ones and don't drop the glass balls!

MBA student

Start Date: 2007-08-01End Date: 2009-05-01

- President of Georgetown Entrepreneur Network, Graduate Marketing Association Vice President of Social Events, Graduate Investment Fund member, Healthcare Business Alliance member - Published a report and was asked to present to 20+ federal laboratories regarding the creation of a sustainable technology development pipeline created by partnering with industry/government/academic organizations - Venture Capital investment competition (VCIC) participant and Entrepreneur’s Choice award winner

VP Business Development & Marketing

Start Date: 2010-04-01End Date: 2013-03-03

Terrogence is a pioneering leader of Open Source Web Intelligence (WEBINT) consulting and technology. Terrogence products and solutions serve governments and corporations worldwide bridging information gaps and producing valuable insight into online activities of interest to these organizations. Founded on the basis of professional excellence in the fields of intelligence collection, translation, analysis and research, enhanced by our leading-edge intelligence technology, the HIWIRE™ System, Terrogence provides the highest quality of web-intelligence deliverables commercially available. As VP Business Development & Marketing my role is to plan and direct global business development strategies establishing VAR partnerships and representation agreements for a diverse portfolio of managed-services and intelligence technologies. I work closely with our network of valued partners to support all facets of the sales life-cycle including product presentation, proposal writing, term negotiations and capture of sales transactions to corporate and government customers worldwide. Team leadership is an intricate part of my role, directing a well-rounded, highly professional global marketing team, expanding Terrogence reach to relevant customers, partners and evangelists while always strengthening our brand of trust and quality.

List of 15 for 2015! 5 Things Worth Knowing About Me: I believe.... -That what is in front of us should always be closer than what's behind us; -A clear answer is important, but a well thought out question is better; -An honest mind battles with itself every day, rarely resting, always reading; -Problems without solutions are just facts to be coped with, and that can evolve and change through time and bravery; and -Living in today is life's greatest challenge, and greatest reward. That and accepting uncertainty. +5 Quotes That I Keep With Me: "You can't accessorize your way to moral courage. The choices it involves are not consumer ones. If you aren't giving anything up, it isn't moral and it isn't courage. Stumbles, sacrifices, inner struggle, false starts and wrong turns are some signs of the genuine article. The way you know it's real is if it hurts.” "Every generation has underestimated the potential for finding new ideas. We consistently fail to grasp how many ideas remain to be discovered. Possibilities don't just add up, they multiply." "You have to reject one expression of yourself before you get to the next expression. And in between, you have nothing but to risk it all with faith and courage." "What do I value most in my friends? Quite simply, their continued existence." "Your ideas, communicated effectively, can change the world." +1 Thing New: I have an active security clearance. +1 thing I hear often: "Quite an unusual career path." +3 Surprises: I ballroom dance, box and surf. It's all balance! Specialties: Getting knocked down, but getting back up. Empathy, listening and taking action. Never forgetting a favor, or a friend, Understanding pain, and building trust, Cloud computing, Data and Business System Analysis, Intelligence Analysis and Presentation, National and Homeland Security, Tradecraft and Workflow Optimization, Predictive Analytics, Mission Systems, Intelligence Community, Law Enforfcement, Geographic information Systems

Newspaper Deliverer Extraordinaire

Start Date: 1983-01-01End Date: 1988-09-05

I have found several articles on LinkedIn about famous, successful people and their first jobs, Not being so famous, nonetheless I thought this would be interesting. So, while I have had several jobs, my first job with a paycheck was with the Greensboro News and Record. It seems like eons ago, 80 newspapers, that expanded to several hundred when I finally stopped doing it by going to college. This job didn't have the monumental impact of Woodward and Bernstein, or the compelling photojournalism of Sydney Schanberg, or any of the great journalists of the day. But, I did feel like I was part of something, which was always a great feeling. I still say sometimes that in retirement, I think I'll just become a police beat reporter for a major newspaper. On this job, I do remember reading William Raspberry and James L. Kilpatrick every morning side by side and wondering "these guys look like they are friends, so why do they seem to disagree about everything?" Oh well- fodder for more later in life. My three lessons I learned- (1) Words are weighty, and powerful. People would wake up at 430am to read the paper before they headed out for the day. It was a critical ingredient to what gave the day meaning and purpose- it transformed- then and now; (2) Early is always on time, and an advantage. No one ever ran out of papers to deliver at 330am, but if you showed up to deliver at 5am, might be a problem. And (3), it costs you nothing to be nice to someone, and the payoff is usually much more than monetary. I'll never forget when I got a dollar tip just for saying good morning to people, and years later when working for the GPD a very nice woman bought my lunch and didn't tell me because I was still that 13-yr old paper boy. So, the first "real" job, and perhaps why I still get the "paper" paper even in the age of digital.

Industry Solutions- Law Enforcement/Intelligence/National Security

Start Date: 2005-11-01End Date: 2011-01-05

A role I loved, and a position where I learned so much from so many people. I focused on law enforcement, intelligence and national security solutions. Perhaps the greatest thing about this role was the number of users I was able to meet and assist- from the US, to South America, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. 35 countries over 4 years.. Everywhere I went I found out something new, learned something new and ultimately was changed for the better. Thanks to everyone who helped me in being effective- my work was a reflection of their hard work. If I had to pick a highlight, it was always the ability to speak and get others excited about the great work we were doing- from Poland to Singapore to Malaysia to North Carolina.

Intelligence, Analytics and Management Information Systems

Start Date: 1994-01-01

This was one of my great loves, and one of the positions I held that I always count as a game-changer in my life. I started as an intern and as part of a research project, and eventually managed as an employee all the intelligence and analysis functions for the Department. This was also my home town, and I often look back at all we were able to accomplish as my ability to give back to a place that gave me a start in life. I am still a North Carolinian at heart- with all the mannerisms- and I felt like I was able to take all of my knowledge and experience and bring a unique capability to the GPD. I lived off of Ramen noodles and slept in my car for a few weeks once. But, this position gave me a tangible desire and "fire in the belly" I have never lost. And, a profound respect for what it means to truly serve the public. I do remember fondly the Chief asking- what does math and computers have to do with policing- more than you know, Chief. And, I still count that Chief (Robert White) as both a mentor and friend to this day.

Worldwide Business Development Manager

Start Date: 2012-05-01End Date: 2012-11-01

Business Development is a multi-faceted position, but boils down to value. We are all selling something. We are either selling: (1) our product; (2) our corporate ideas, beliefs, values and methods; or, (3) ourselves. In my case thankfully, I was, and still am, selling all 3- authentically- I have never sold something I did not believe in or knowingly sell something to someone they did not need. I believe in what I am doing and want customers to achieve common, shared goals. If I don't have faith and excitement for what I do, my life quickly seems to get very empty. In this role, my focus was on: (1) developing solution demand for IBM Smarter Cities and Smarter Commerce Initiatives; (2) identifying intelligence gaps in customer workflows, and recommending tools to address those gaps; and (3) implementing planning recommendations with customers to integrate content/intelligence analysis tools. I worked with incredibly bright people, and truly enjoyed the time.

Founder

Start Date: 2010-01-01End Date: 2015-04-27

Yellow Threads is an online gift boutique for women. Inspired by lifelong friendship, Yellow Threads connects women as we travel through life together, weaving rare and complicated, yet beautiful patterns of each experience that we share along our journeys. The talented artists and craftsmen featured by Yellow Threads have been hand selected from around the world, providing a unique variety of gifts so that you can help her commemorate every monumental moment in womanhood and friendship. Visit us today to select the perfect present to help her celebrate!

Dr Monir Hossain Moni, who as a research-active faculty member has worked for the Department of Political Science at Faculty of Social Sciences of University of Dhaka over more than a decade, is now a Research Professor & Director of the Program on Global Japan Studies at Division of Asian & International Affairs of Asia Pacific Institute for Global Studies (APIGS) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. While Dr Moni holds first division/class all through his educational life, he with the highest distinctions obtained his MSS in Political Science (‘first class first’ position) and BSS (Honors) in Political Science (‘first class second’ position) from University of Dhaka. Besides his higher degrees awarded by the two Tokyo-based most prominent universities in Japan under the Japanese Government MEXT (Monbukagakusho) scholarship program during 7 years (the longest period of MEXT’s record), Dr Moni has held a number of international research scholarships and fellowships. Solely by his personal capacity and initiative, he has also accomplished a series of top-quality research projects, by continuous successes in receiving competitive funding from Japan’s leading grant-making organizations. His two Japan-related book-length publications have been awarded generous financial supports from the Tokyo-based Japan Foundation as well. Dr Moni is not only a dedicated scholar with excellent research track record, but also one of the most prolific Asian authors who has extensively and valuably contributed to international peer-reviewed journals. Several of his highly-authoritative, intellectually-stimulating and wonderfully-illuminating pieces have also appeared in encyclopedias produced by the world’s largest academic publishers like Routledge, Sage, Praeger/Greenwood, etc. In addition, while many international refereed journals have utilized the expertise of Professor Moni as a prudent reviewer, his solicited book reviews have been published in a number of globally reputed journals.